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Sunday Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Namaste to the new Indian emperor on the road

Apr 03, 2021 08:42 PM IST

The mid-size Skoda Kushaq SUV is as local as it can be but, at the same time, is much more than just another SUV in the range

Born with 95 per cent locally sourced components, Skoda’s latest baby is more Indian than Czech and has fittingly been given an Indian-sounding name. Say hello to the grounds-up, all-new Skoda Kushaq, derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Kushak’ for king or emperor. It looks like Skoda took to ‘rashi’, the Vedic astro-numerological naming practice, seriously in the hope that its newborn would be blessed with a long and successful life. Thing is, the Kushaq is much more than just another SUV in the range. It’s the start of an all-new chapter in India for Skoda. This mid-size SUV has the task of reviving Skoda’s fortunes in India and serving other export markets as well.

The car has a sharp, clean-cut styling replete with lots of Skoda design cues like the bold grille and techy detailing
The car has a sharp, clean-cut styling replete with lots of Skoda design cues like the bold grille and techy detailing
This Skoda variant has the stamp of practicality, bold contours and an uncluttered dash
This Skoda variant has the stamp of practicality, bold contours and an uncluttered dash
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    Hormazd Sorabjee is one of the most senior and much loved auto journalists in India, and is the editor of Autocar India.

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